Isho Kasane Dansu from Sendai Province - Ca 1900 Ganesh Statues The open three-tier form features

The open three-tier form features slatted shelves

The status can be determined by the small feet just visible beneath the dress

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It features a striking lattice design on the upper half and a exquisitely patinaed and intricately grained lower portion

Depicting the guardian spirit Zeeba

Isho Kasane Dansu from Sendai Province - Ca 1900 Ganesh Statues The open three-tier form featuresThis late Meiji period (1868 1912) Isho Dansu is from Sendai province. As is classic of many Japanese dansu chests, the chests are stacked, splitting in two. It was common for Japanese homes to have a summer clothing chest & winter clothing chest. When not in use, the redundant chest would be kept in storage, usually in an outhouse. The masterfully crafted ironwork is particular to Sendai province. Sendai metalwork forgoes straight lines and spreads